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Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is retired and being relpaced by the SR-72 UAV.
Taxi Speeds: The Rules, Procedures & Practices That Influence Taxiing
Fast or slow, long or short: There's a reason for it all.
How Fast Does A Boeing 737 Fly?
There is a degree of variation between the family's different models.
How Do Helicopters Regulate Their Speed In The Air?
Helicopter pilots accelerate and decelerate by maintaining a fine balance between what are known as cyclic and collective control inputs.
Listening In: 5 Air Traffic Control Clearances You Might Not Know or Understand
The words that control how airplanes fly.
Top 5: The World's Fastest Fighter Jets
A look at the world's top five quickest fighter jets with some history about each one.
What Are The Different Speeds Used To Fly An Aircraft?
The most critical parameter required to fly an aircraft safely.
Mach: How Aircraft Speed Is Measured In the Flight Levels
Understanding the speed of high-altitude flight.
What Different Speed Measurements Are Used During A Flight?
Unlike ground vehicles, aerial vehicles use speeds relative to the air, called airspeed.
The Operational Factors That Influence A Jetliner's Cruise Speed
When it comes to the cruise performance of an aircraft, speed is an important factor.